How do you not get over-heated?

Beatlegirl66

It was 87 degrees today in St. Louis and while the place where I work-out had the air conditioner on, it was still really hot during my Zumba class. One of the reasons why I have put off serious work outs in the past is because I hate getting hot and I hate to sweat. However, I have gotten past that, but I am concerned that this summer I am going to get overheated and pass out. What are some things I can do to prevent this from happened? I make sure to drink water between every song and wear light-weight clothing. What else??

meshashesha2012

i love sweat like my cat loves catnip. i consider any workout that doesnt end in at least the sweat outlined imprint of my sports bra to be useless :laugh:

i think if you're working out, you gotta get used to a certain amount of sweating because that's what your body does.. all the time...

if you dont like feeling sweat, then you could always take your workouts to the pool.

to avoid getting dehydrated, drink water and maybe add in some fluid with electrolytes. for my workouts i use that propel fitness stuff that comes in packets that you add to water.

sweat is your friend :bigsmile:

Iceprincessk25

Electrolytes are more important than water so make sure you are drinking something along the lines of smart water or G2/Gatorade.

Pebble321

I don't love to sweat but in my climate (Western Australia) there is no way to exercise without it.
I just make sure that I'm well hydrated before I start to exercise, I choose my times (I run early in the mornings before it gets TOOOO hot) and I take water with me if its going to be a long run or if it's extra hot and windy.

If you feel like you're overheating, maybe slow down a little - you might not burn quite so many cals but it is better than passing out from the heat! Or, just accept that the sweat is a byproduct of burning those cals and getting stronger and healthier - as long as you keep hydrated and don't overdo it, you're not likely to actually do any damage. If this really worries you, maybe chat to your doctor about it and clarify whether there is any risk to you.